Exercise 1 On Page 18: Research and Product Development

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Nama : Haifa Azhar

NPM : 191FF03075
Kelas : S1 2FA2
Tugas : Bahasa Inggris

Tugas Pertemuan ke-12


Research and Product Development

Exercise 1 on page 18

1. What is the meeting about, and what needs to be discussed?


Answer : the meeting about breakthrough in search for NCE for MensapatchTM
development to brainstorm ideas for this new substance, and to discuss the further
development.
2. What kind of product is MensamintTM ?
Answer : MensamintTM is a new dosage form of MensadentTM. Its uses the newly
synthesized active substance mensagitatum.
3. What do patients have to do to obtain it?
Answer : obtainable with physician’s prescription only
4. What are the dosage forms of this product?
Answer : The formulation for adult patients is in lozenge form (or as MensadentTM in
chewing gum form for young patients)
5. Are the any known side effects?
Answer : known side effects often include loss of sleep if taken in the late afternoon
or evening. Occasionally, an increase in blood pressure may occur. Rare instances
of heart palpitations and headaches have also been reported.
Exercise 3 on page 20

Put the correct form of one of the vocabulary items from the box into the sentences
below.

chemist dosage form formulation in-man study prescription toxicology

1. A specialist or expert in the scientific field of chemistry is called a chemist. In the


UK, this word is also used for the person who prepares and sells medicine, also
known as a pharmacist in the US.
2. Using the right dosage form Is especially important when giving medicine
to children, because they often have problems swallowing pills.
3. The science of poisons, including their source, chemical composition,
action, tests, and even their antidotes, is what we call toxicology.
4. If a drug or medicine is not available ‘over-the-counter’ it normally means that a
prescription from a physician is needed to obtain it from a pharmacy.
5. Chemists and pharmacologists are also interested in how the medicine is
administered, so they often ask about is formulation.
6. Before drugs or medicines can be made available to the public, they have to be
tested on human beings. We call this an in-man study it is also called a phase 1,
stage 1 study, or clinical trial.

Exercise 7 on page 22

pills tablets dosage

patch suppository drops syrup


1. Calculating the correct dosage for some patients isn’t always easy.
2. Children and older people often have trouble swallowing large pills or tablets.
3. Wearing a patch may create problems for people with skin allergies.
4. Some medications are available in liquid form, such as drops or syrup.
5. We often use a suppository to administer medication to babies or other patients
who are not able to take drugs orally.

Exercise 10 on page 24

1. f aerosol a. Very small amount of liquid that forms around shape.

2. a drops b. A smooth, thick substance to rub on the skin for healing.

3. j inhaler c. An oily liquid to rub on painful body parts to reduce pain.

4. c liniment d. A medication on material or cloth placed on the skin.

5. b ointment e. A small, round piece of medicine to be swallowed without chewing.

6. d patch f. A container with a liquid that is administered in spray form.

7. e pill g. A liquid in which another substance has been dissolved.

8. g solution h. A solid medicine which melts slowly in the rectum or vagina.

9. h suppository i. A sweet, liquid medicine taken with a spoon or cup.

10. syrup j. A small device with medicine to breathe in through the mouth.
i

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